On the Waterfront Once Again

Mark your calendar for “An Evening on Sippican Harbor,” a town-wide celebration and fundraiser to be held on Thursday, August 19, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at One Water Street, Marion. This event, hosted by The Friends of the Marion Council on Aging (FMCOA), will be an evening acknowledging past accomplishments and a major […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

In Rochester, we are lucky to live in a town with many scenic vistas including ponds, bogs, and woodlands. These vistas also include meadows, though many have disappeared as farming has waned. As one enters Rochester from Marion on Route 105, the 1,000-foot frontage of 60 acres of meadow and farmland is an important part […] Read more »

Three Marion Firefighters Graduate from Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training

Chief Brian Jackvony is pleased to announce that three Marion firefighters recently graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer training program.             Firefighters Derek Malouin, Jared English and Patrick Owen are three of the 16 graduates from the MFA’s Call/Volunteer Training Class 92, which officially completed the Firefighter I/II program on Tuesday, June 29.             […] Read more »

What’s Happening at the Elizabeth Taber Library?

July 17, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: A visit from the artMobile! The New Bedford Art Museum’s artMobile will arrive at the library with art projects inspired by the Ruth E. Carter exhibit Uncommon Threads. Explore fashion and costume design with the artMobile crew. This is a drop-in event at the library for all ages. […] Read more »

Summer Fun Continues at the Mattapoisett Library

The second half of the summer has begun, and the Mattapoisett Free Public Library still has the events to keep you busy! There is still plenty of time to get the most out of our Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program and the Children’s Summer Reading Program. If you haven’t signed up yet, there is […] Read more »

Mattapoisett Awarded Grant Money for Safety Signals

Mattapoisett was awarded $450,000 as part of the MassDOT STRAP (Small Town Road Assistance Program) for a new emergency-vehicle traffic signal along County Road (Route 6) adjacent to the new Mattapoisett Fire Station currently being constructed. The traffic signal is a critical piece of the infrastructure necessary to allow for safe and efficient access to […] Read more »

Widowed Persons Support

The Mattapoisett COA holds Widowed Persons Support every first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am at 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, at the COA Entrance. Free and confidential, Led by Nancy Arnold, Bereavement Counselor, Southcoast Health VNA. Contact Nancy for more information at 508-973-3227 or ArnoldN@southcoast.org.             Have you (or maybe someone you know) […] Read more »

From the Files of the Rochester Historical Society

The Woodside Cemetery on County Road abuts the East Rochester Church and Museum, so it would be easy to assume that it is the church’s property. However, the cemetery, which belongs to the town, was here before the church was erected. The oldest known burial date is 1828 and the church was built in 1857. […] Read more »

Introduction to Pickleball

Mattapoisett Recreation is excited to offer a free introduction to pickleball at the Hammond Street courts. The program is open to anyone 16 years and older. Join us for a 90-minute clinic on Monday, July 12, from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Come learn the basics of the game. We will have three courts, and […] Read more »

What’s happening at the Elizabeth Taber Library?

            July 8, 1:00 pm: A visit from the Pine Meadows Children Zoo! The Pine Meadows Alpaca Farm is visiting the library with their animal friends; meet alpacas, goats, bearded dragon, tortoises, chinchilla, rabbits and more! Event will take place at the library.             July 13, 6:30 pm: Mandala workshop with author and artist Dannie […] Read more »